Fall Field Trip Assistant Director - Long Island - Steve & Kate's Camp

Location: 1899 Park Ave, East Meadow, NY 11554

Field Trip Date: 10/14

Field Trip Hours: 8:45 am - 5:15 pm (actual shifts may vary)

Hourly Wage: $17.50-$20.00 (determined using prior experience)

At Steve & Kate's, we put radical trust in kids so that they learn to trust themselves. Our Field Trip program honors that philosophy by exposing campers to activities and spaces that awaken their curiosity and passions.  We value empowering our staff to be their whole authentic selves because everyone in our community needs to feel included!  Sound like something you can get behind? If so, we're looking for team members who are motivated babysitters, teachers, coaches, students, athletes, artists, and anyone ready to play hard and be goofy. As a Steve & Kate’s staff member, you’ll sharpen your inherent leadership skills, learn some new ones, and collaborate with interesting people, all while immersing yourself in creativity and play.

As Assistant Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the logistics of field trips, ensuring effective communication with parents, managing staff, and maintaining schedules. This role requires a proactive individual who can handle multiple tasks efficiently and provide a safe and enjoyable experience for our campers.

Job Responsibilities:

Staff members will be responsible for chaperoning field trips, making connections, managing staff, and monitoring safety and wellness.  You’ll travel by bus to multiple stops, all while having fun with kids. 

Additional Responsibilities:

• Actively supervising campers
• Ensure compliance with Camp Policies
• Reporting & Recording details of notable concerns or incidents, and of injuries to campers, other staff members, or self
• Keeping track and being aware of camper allergies and dietary restrictions

How do you know if you’re the right candidate? 

• Does the idea of guiding kids while they make decisions for themselves excite you?
• Are you calm under pressure and able to calm those around you?
• Are you comfortable leading groups of kids on your own while still collaborating with a team?
• Are you passionate about sharing your knowledge & learning something new (even if a third grader is doing the teaching)?

Requirements: 

• At least 18 years of age with a high-school diploma or GED
• At least two seasons of supervisory experience in a summer camp or other programming for kids is preferred; at least 2 months is required.
• First Aid & CPR certified prior to Day 1 of Camp (some locations may require additional certifications)

Additional Job Requirements:

• Past management or leadership experience is required
• On-site management at camp can be physically demanding with extended periods of time on your feet.  You may be outside and responsible for activities requiring physical exertion. 

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